Rebecca R. Cohen

Rebecca R. Cohen is a dedicated immigration attorney known for helping individuals and businesses navigate complex immigration matters with clarity and confidence. She focuses on both family-based and employment-based immigration, bringing strong knowledge of visas, petitions, and pathways that support families, workers, and employers at Bousquet Holstein PLLC. With mediation training, she uses a calm, solution-focused approach to guide clients through challenging processes and provide dependable legal support.

Rebecca earned a B.A. from Brown University and later received her J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Her strong academic foundation enables her to solve legal problems, review documents with care, and explain immigration procedures clearly and simply to her clients.

Rebecca has built a broad practice that includes family-based green cards, removal of conditions, naturalization, dual citizenship, and employment-based petitions, such as EB-1, H-1B, L-1, O-1, P-1, P-3, and TN visas, throughout her legal career. She also helps students move from exchange visitor status to employment. Her background in labor and employment law strengthens her ability to advise on workplace-related immigration issues and support businesses that rely on foreign talent. Before entering private practice, she gained valuable experience in nonprofit and institutional roles, strengthening her communication and client-service skills. Rebecca has earned a strong reputation for guiding clients through each step of the immigration process.

Rebecca R. Cohen is known for listening to her clients, clearly explaining their options, and helping them develop a strategy that aligns with their goals. Her work has led to successful outcomes for families seeking stability, workers pursuing careers in the United States, and organizations needing dependable visa support. She is active in professional and community organizations. She has been recognized for her pro bono immigration work, reflecting her commitment to expanding access to justice and supporting vulnerable individuals facing immigration challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Bousquet Holstein PLLC
• Member, Central New York Women’s Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers’ Association

Licensed State

• New York
• Massachusetts

Education

• Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brown University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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